0045 - PowerPoint

Course Description

PowerPoint Course Overview:

This course will help you build the skills needed to create professional, engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. From creating your first presentation to incorporating advanced features like animations, graphics, and charts, you'll gain the confidence to deliver effective presentations that captivate your audience. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to create, edit, and present dynamic slides with ease.

Course Content:

• Creating a New Presentation

  • Starting from scratch or using a template

  • Setting up the presentation layout

• Saving and Sharing Presentations

  • Saving files in various formats (PPTX, PDF)

  • Sharing and collaborating on presentations

• Navigating PowerPoint Windows

  • Understanding the PowerPoint interface

  • Working with the Ribbon, Task Pane, and Slides Pane

• Using Document Themes

  • Applying built-in themes to enhance the look of your presentation

  • Customizing themes to match your content style

• Delivering a Slide Show

  • Starting and navigating through a presentation

  • Using presenter view for smoother delivery

• Working with Outlines

  • Organizing and editing content with the Outline view

  • Structuring your presentation for logical flow

• Integrating with Microsoft Word

  • Using Word to create an outline or notes for presentations

  • Importing Word documents into PowerPoint

• Formatting Presentations

  • Adjusting font styles, sizes, and colors

  • Using bullet points and lists for clarity

• Using Format Painter

  • Copying formatting from one object to another

  • Applying consistent styles across slides

• Organizing Sections

  • Breaking presentations into manageable sections

  • Easily navigating and rearranging sections

• Printing Presentations

  • Setting up print options (e.g., handouts, notes)

  • Printing individual slides or multiple slides per page

• Working with Online Pictures

  • Inserting images from online sources

  • Optimizing image sizes for presentations

• Adding Graphics

  • Inserting and editing shapes, icons, and illustrations

  • Customizing graphics for better visual impact

• Slide Transitions

  • Adding smooth transitions between slides

  • Customizing transition effects for a polished presentation

• Using Slide Animation

  • Adding entrance, emphasis, and exit animations to slide objects

  • Timing and controlling animation effects

• Adding Sound Effects

  • Inserting audio files to complement your slides

  • Managing sound settings during the presentation

• Inserting Charts

  • Creating bar, line, and pie charts to present data visually

  • Customizing charts for better clarity and impact

• Working with External Documents

  • Inserting content from external sources (Word, Excel, etc.)

  • Linking or embedding files into your presentation

• Creating SmartArt Diagrams

  • Using SmartArt to visually represent information and ideas

  • Customizing SmartArt for a professional look